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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 561.65 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 561.65 and 192.10 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 561.65 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/561.65 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 561.65 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 107,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,892.00/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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