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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 561.97 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 561.97 and 192.09 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 561.97 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/561.97 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 561.97 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 107,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,948.82/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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