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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 562.28 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 562.28 and 192.17 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 562.28 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/562.28 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 562.28 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 108,053.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,053.79/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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