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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 566.21 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 566.21 and 192.27 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 566.21 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/566.21 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 566.21 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 108,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,866.72/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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