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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 564.77 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 564.77 and 193.92 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 564.77 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/564.77 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 564.77 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 109,519.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,519.23/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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