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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 564.03 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 564.03 and 194.06 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 564.03 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/564.03 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 564.03 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 109,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,455.66/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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