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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 566.03 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 566.03 and 194.78 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 566.03 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/566.03 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 566.03 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 110,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,253.23/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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