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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.34, 565.79 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.34, 565.79 and 192.13 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.34 : 565.79 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.34/565.79 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.34x = 565.79 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.34x = 108,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,703.60/377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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