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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.28, 565.79 and 194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.28, 565.79 and 194.83 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.28 : 565.79 = 194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.28/565.79 = 194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.28x = 565.79 × 194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.28x = 110,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,230.48/377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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