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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 566.88 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 566.88 and 195.53 is: 293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 566.88 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/566.88 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 566.88 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 110,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,839.21/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.05

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