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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 566.36 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 566.36 and 194.87 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 566.36 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/566.36 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 566.36 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 110,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,366.57/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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