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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.62, 566.55 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.62, 566.55 and 206.50 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.62 : 566.55 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.62/566.55 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.62x = 566.55 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.62x = 116,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,992.58/377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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