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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 562.53 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 562.53 and 192.48 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 562.53 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/562.53 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 562.53 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 108,275.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,275.77/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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