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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.41, 564.78 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.41, 564.78 and 193.93 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.41 : 564.78 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.41/564.78 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.41x = 564.78 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.41x = 109,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,526.82/376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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