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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 565.86 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 565.86 and 194.76 is: 291.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 565.86 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/565.86 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 565.86 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 110,206.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,206.89/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.92

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