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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 563.74 and 193.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 563.74 and 193.38 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 563.74 = 193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/563.74 = 193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 563.74 × 193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 109,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,016.04/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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