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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.27, 563.65 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.27, 563.65 and 193.41 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.27 : 563.65 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.27/563.65 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.27x = 563.65 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.27x = 109,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,015.06/376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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