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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 566.65 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 566.65 and 195.05 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 566.65 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/566.65 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 566.65 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 110,525.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,525.08/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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