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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.17, 564.44 and 191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.17, 564.44 and 191.27 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.17 : 564.44 = 191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.17/564.44 = 191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.17x = 564.44 × 191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.17x = 107,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,956.66/376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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