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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 565.08 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 565.08 and 193.86 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 565.08 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/565.08 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 565.08 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 109,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546.41/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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