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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 563.55 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 563.55 and 193.16 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 563.55 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/563.55 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 563.55 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 108,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,852.50/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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