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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.24, 564.60 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.24, 564.60 and 193.68 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.24 : 564.60 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.24/564.60 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.24x = 564.60 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.24x = 109,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,351.73/376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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