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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 562.91 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 562.91 and 192.51 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 562.91 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/562.91 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 562.91 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 108,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,364.84/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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