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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 565.74 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 565.74 and 194.10 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 565.74 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/565.74 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 565.74 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 109,810.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,810.13/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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