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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 564.78 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 564.78 and 194.56 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 564.78 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/564.78 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 564.78 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 109,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,883.60/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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