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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 563.05 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 563.05 and 192.66 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 563.05 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/563.05 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 563.05 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 108,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,478.40/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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