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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.05, 566.99 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.05, 566.99 and 195.34 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.05 : 566.99 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.05/566.99 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.05x = 566.99 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.05x = 110,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,755.83/378.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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