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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.51, 562.92 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.51, 562.92 and 192.50 is: 288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.51 : 562.92 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.51/562.92 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.51x = 562.92 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.51x = 108,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,359.29/375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.57

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