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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.73, 566.08 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.73, 566.08 and 194.74 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.73 : 566.08 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.73/566.08 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.73x = 566.08 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.73x = 110,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,236.52/377.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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