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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 563.96 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 563.96 and 193.34 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 563.96 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/563.96 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 563.96 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 109,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037.92/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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