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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.70, 565.07 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.70, 565.07 and 194.04 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.70 : 565.07 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.70/565.07 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.70x = 565.07 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.70x = 109,645.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,645.21/376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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