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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.42, 548.26 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.42, 548.26 and 192.14 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.42 : 548.26 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.42/548.26 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.42x = 548.26 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.42x = 105,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,342.68/365.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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