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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.04 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.04 and 201.92 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.04 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.04 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.04 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 114,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,291.97/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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