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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.78 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.78 and 192.29 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.78 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.78 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.78 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 108,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,021.87/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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