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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 563.12 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 563.12 and 192.25 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 563.12 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/563.12 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 563.12 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 108,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,259.82/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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