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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 562.44 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 562.44 and 192.48 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 562.44 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/562.44 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 562.44 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 108,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,258.45/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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