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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 564.99 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 564.99 and 191.57 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 564.99 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/564.99 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 564.99 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 108,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,235.13/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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