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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 562.58 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 562.58 and 192.79 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 562.58 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/562.58 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 562.58 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 108,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,456.02/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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