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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.09, 564.37 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.09, 564.37 and 193.49 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.09 : 564.37 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.09/564.37 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.09x = 564.37 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.09x = 109,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,198.76/376.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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