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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 566.97 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 566.97 and 195.17 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 566.97 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/566.97 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 566.97 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 110,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,652.70/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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