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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 564.56 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 564.56 and 193.82 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 564.56 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/564.56 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 564.56 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 109,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.23/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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