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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.99, 562.80 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.99, 562.80 and 192.48 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.99 : 562.80 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.99/562.80 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.99x = 562.80 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.99x = 108,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,327.74/374.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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