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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 565.74 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 565.74 and 194.56 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 565.74 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/565.74 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 565.74 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 110,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,070.37/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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