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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 564.63 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 564.63 and 193.83 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 564.63 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/564.63 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 564.63 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 109,442.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,442.23/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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