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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.96, 563.74 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.96, 563.74 and 193.28 is: 289.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.96 : 563.74 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.96/563.74 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.96x = 563.74 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.96x = 108,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,959.67/375.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.82

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