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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.74, 564.50 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.74, 564.50 and 193.88 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.74 : 564.50 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.74/564.50 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.74x = 564.50 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.74x = 109,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,441.47/376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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