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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.51, 565.56 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.51, 565.56 and 194.45 is: 291.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.51 : 565.56 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.51/565.56 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.51x = 565.56 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.51x = 109,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,973.14/377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.31

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