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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.44, 566.50 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.44, 566.50 and 194.96 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.44 : 566.50 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.44/566.50 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.44x = 566.50 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.44x = 110,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,444.84/377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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