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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 564.85 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 564.85 and 194.29 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 564.85 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/564.85 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 564.85 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 109,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,744.71/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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