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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 561.60 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 561.60 and 192.12 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 561.60 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/561.60 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 561.60 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 107,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,894.59/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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