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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.99, 564.30 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.99, 564.30 and 193.56 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.99 : 564.30 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.99/564.30 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.99x = 564.30 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.99x = 109,225.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,225.91/375.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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