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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.52, 566.28 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.52, 566.28 and 194.80 is: 292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.52 : 566.28 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.52/566.28 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.52x = 566.28 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.52x = 110,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,311.34/377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.20

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