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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 562.88 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 562.88 and 192.72 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 562.88 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/562.88 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 562.88 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 108,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,478.23/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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