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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 565.88 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 565.88 and 194.92 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 565.88 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/565.88 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 565.88 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 110,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,301.33/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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