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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.50, 565.06 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.50, 565.06 and 194.06 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.50 : 565.06 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.50/565.06 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.50x = 565.06 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.50x = 109,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,655.54/376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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