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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 563.81 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 563.81 and 193.15 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 563.81 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/563.81 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 563.81 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 108,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,898.94/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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