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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 562.14 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 562.14 and 182.25 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 562.14 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/562.14 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 562.14 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 102,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,450.02/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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