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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 532.58 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 532.58 and 192.86 is: 288.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 532.58 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/532.58 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 532.58 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 102,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,713.38/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.78

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