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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.36, 567 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.36, 567 and 195.36 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.36 : 567 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.36/567 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.36x = 567 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.36x = 110,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,769.12/378.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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