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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 564.50 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 564.50 and 193.53 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 564.50 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/564.50 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 564.50 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 109,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,246.72/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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