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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.60, 566.73 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.60, 566.73 and 195.10 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.60 : 566.73 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.60/566.73 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.60x = 566.73 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.60x = 110,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,569.02/377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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