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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 564.98 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 564.98 and 194.25 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 564.98 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/564.98 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 564.98 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 109,745.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,745.33/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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