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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.74, 565.99 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.74, 565.99 and 194.88 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.74 : 565.99 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.74/565.99 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.74x = 565.99 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.74x = 110,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,300.13/377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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