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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.39, 566.22 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.39, 566.22 and 194.66 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.39 : 566.22 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.39/566.22 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.39x = 566.22 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.39x = 110,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,221.80/377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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