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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 567.29 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 567.29 and 195.50 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 567.29 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/567.29 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 567.29 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 110,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,902.85/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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