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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 566.31 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 566.31 and 194.84 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 566.31 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/566.31 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 566.31 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 110,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,337.01/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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