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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 565.38 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 565.38 and 194.45 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 565.38 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/565.38 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 565.38 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 109,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,935.31/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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