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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 566.16 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 566.16 and 194.75 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 566.16 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/566.16 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 566.16 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 110,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,256.83/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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