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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 566.67 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 566.67 and 195.33 is: 292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 566.67 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/566.67 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 566.67 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 110,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,687.65/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.85

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