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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 562.30 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 562.30 and 192.11 is: 288.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 562.30 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/562.30 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 562.30 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 108,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023.45/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.26

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