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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.01, 564.17 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.01, 564.17 and 193.49 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.01 : 564.17 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.01/564.17 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.01x = 564.17 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.01x = 109,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,157.47/376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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