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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.37 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.37 and 195.03 is: 292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.37 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.37 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.37 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 110,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,459.14/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.53

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