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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 565.22 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 565.22 and 194.15 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 565.22 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/565.22 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 565.22 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 109,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,733.67/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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