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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.82, 566.73 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.82, 566.73 and 195.12 is: 292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.82 : 566.73 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.82/566.73 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.82x = 566.73 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.82x = 110,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.36/377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.68

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