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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 561.84 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 561.84 and 192.33 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 561.84 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/561.84 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 561.84 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 108,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,058.69/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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