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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.98 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.98 and 195.28 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.98 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.98 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.98 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 110,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,719.05/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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