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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.76, 566.17 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.76, 566.17 and 194.30 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.76 : 566.17 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.76/566.17 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.76x = 566.17 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.76x = 110,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,003.03/376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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