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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 562.59 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 562.59 and 192.51 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 562.59 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/562.59 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 562.59 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 108,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,304.20/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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