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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 534.74 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 534.74 and 192.29 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 534.74 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/534.74 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 534.74 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 102,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,821.52/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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