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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.49, 566.27 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.49, 566.27 and 194.92 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.49 : 566.27 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.49/566.27 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.49x = 566.27 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.49x = 110,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,377.35/377.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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