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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.66 and 192.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.66 and 192.80 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.66 = 192.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.66 = 192.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.66 × 192.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 109,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,252.05/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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