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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 562.52 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 562.52 and 192.44 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 562.52 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/562.52 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 562.52 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 108,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,251.35/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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