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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 564.72 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 564.72 and 193.32 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 564.72 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/564.72 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 564.72 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 109,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,171.67/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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