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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 565.66 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 565.66 and 192.16 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 565.66 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/565.66 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 565.66 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 108,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.23/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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