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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 563.75 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 563.75 and 188.15 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 563.75 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/563.75 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 563.75 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 106,069.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,069.56/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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