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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 565.67 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 565.67 and 194.58 is: 291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 565.67 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/565.67 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 565.67 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 110,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,068.56/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.78

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