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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 561.96 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 561.96 and 192.66 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 561.96 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/561.96 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 561.96 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 108,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,267.21/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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