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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.39, 562.62 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.39, 562.62 and 192.69 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.39 : 562.62 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.39/562.62 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.39x = 562.62 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.39x = 108,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,411.25/375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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