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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.57, 563.36 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.57, 563.36 and 192.87 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.57 : 563.36 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.57/563.36 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.57x = 563.36 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.57x = 108,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,654.28/375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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