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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.85, 564.77 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.85, 564.77 and 194.10 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.85 : 564.77 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.85/564.77 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.85x = 564.77 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.85x = 109,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,620.22/376.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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