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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.74 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.74 and 192.24 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.74 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.74 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.74 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 108,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,757.86/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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