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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 562.22 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 562.22 and 192.72 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 562.22 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/562.22 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 562.22 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 108,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,351.52/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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