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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.90, 566.50 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.90, 566.50 and 195.20 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.90 : 566.50 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.90/566.50 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.90x = 566.50 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.90x = 110,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,580.80/377.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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