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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.56, 565.83 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.56, 565.83 and 194.57 is: 291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.56 : 565.83 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.56/565.83 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.56x = 565.83 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.56x = 110,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,093.54/377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.59

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