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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 565.88 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 565.88 and 194.85 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 565.88 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/565.88 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 565.88 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 110,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,261.72/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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