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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.67, 566.66 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.67, 566.66 and 195.19 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.67 : 566.66 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.67/566.66 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.67x = 566.66 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.67x = 110,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.95/377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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