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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 563.79 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 563.79 and 191.13 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 563.79 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/563.79 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 563.79 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 107,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,755.79/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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