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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.59, 563.52 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.59, 563.52 and 193.07 is: 289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.59 : 563.52 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.59/563.52 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.59x = 563.52 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.59x = 108,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,795.02/375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.67

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