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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378, 566.76 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378, 566.76 and 195.24 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378 : 566.76 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378/566.76 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378x = 566.76 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378x = 110,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,654.22/378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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