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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.21, 566.11 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.21, 566.11 and 194.65 is: 292.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.21 : 566.11 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.21/566.11 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.21x = 566.11 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.21x = 110,191.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,191.41/377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.13

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