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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.82 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.82 and 192.33 is: 288.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.82 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.82 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.82 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 108,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,823.20/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.35

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