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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 566.91 and 195.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 566.91 and 195.25 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 566.91 = 195.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/566.91 = 195.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 566.91 × 195.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 110,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,689.18/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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