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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 843.45 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 843.45 and 192.17 is: 288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 843.45 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/843.45 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 843.45 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 162,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,087.17/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.18

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