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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.16, 562.88 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.16, 562.88 and 182.76 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.16 : 562.88 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.16/562.88 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.16x = 562.88 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.16x = 102,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,871.95/375.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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