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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 561.66 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 561.66 and 192.18 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 561.66 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/561.66 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 561.66 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 107,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,939.82/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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