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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 566.95 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 566.95 and 195.27 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 566.95 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/566.95 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 566.95 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 110,708.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,708.33/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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