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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 565.34 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 565.34 and 194.18 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 565.34 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/565.34 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 565.34 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 109,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,773.92/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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