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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.61, 566.45 and 195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.61, 566.45 and 195.05 is: 292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.61 : 566.45 = 195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.61/566.45 = 195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.61x = 566.45 × 195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.61x = 110,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,483.73/377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.59

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