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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 562.62 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 562.62 and 183.20 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 562.62 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/562.62 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 562.62 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 103,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,071.98/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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