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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 563.58 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 563.58 and 193.26 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 563.58 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/563.58 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 563.58 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 108,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,917.47/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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