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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 565.70 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 565.70 and 195.14 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 565.70 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/565.70 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 565.70 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 110,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391.14/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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