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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 565.40 and 194.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 565.40 and 194.34 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 565.40 = 194.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/565.40 = 194.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 565.40 × 194.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 109,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,879.84/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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