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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.16 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.16 and 204.36 is: 306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.16 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.16 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.16 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 115,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,700.46/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.15

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