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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.01, 565.79 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.01, 565.79 and 194.36 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.01 : 565.79 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.01/565.79 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.01x = 565.79 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.01x = 109,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,963.14/377.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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