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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.65 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.65 and 192.68 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.65 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.65 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.65 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 102,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,631.00/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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