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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.48, 564.96 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.48, 564.96 and 194.08 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.48 : 564.96 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.48/564.96 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.48x = 564.96 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.48x = 109,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647.44/376.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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