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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.53, 565.51 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.53, 565.51 and 194.66 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.53 : 565.51 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.53/565.51 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.53x = 565.51 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.53x = 110,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,082.18/377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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