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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.12, 544.76 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.12, 544.76 and 192.08 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.12 : 544.76 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.12/544.76 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.12x = 544.76 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.12x = 104,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637.50/363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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