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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.30, 563.30 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.30, 563.30 and 192.83 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.30 : 563.30 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.30/563.30 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.30x = 563.30 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.30x = 108,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,621.14/375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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