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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 562.60 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 562.60 and 192.60 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 562.60 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/562.60 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 562.60 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 108,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,356.76/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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