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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 561.98 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 561.98 and 192.78 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 561.98 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/561.98 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 561.98 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 108,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,338.50/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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