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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 562.80 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 562.80 and 192.62 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 562.80 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/562.80 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 562.80 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 108,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,406.54/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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