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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.89, 565.64 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.89, 565.64 and 194.34 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.89 : 565.64 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.89/565.64 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.89x = 565.64 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.89x = 109,926.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,926.48/376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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