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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 566.17 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 566.17 and 194.74 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 566.17 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/566.17 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 566.17 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 110,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254.04/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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