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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.29, 566.22 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.29, 566.22 and 194.66 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.29 : 566.22 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.29/566.22 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.29x = 566.22 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.29x = 110,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,220.39/377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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