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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.52 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.52 and 194.93 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.52 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.52 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.52 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 110,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,428.91/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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