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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.15, 562.82 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.15, 562.82 and 192.54 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.15 : 562.82 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.15/562.82 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.15x = 562.82 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.15x = 108,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,364.40/375.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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