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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.26, 562.47 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.26, 562.47 and 192.39 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.26 : 562.47 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.26/562.47 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.26x = 562.47 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.26x = 108,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,213.60/375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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