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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 566.42 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 566.42 and 194.99 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 566.42 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/566.42 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 566.42 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 110,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,442.43/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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