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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.46, 563.54 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.46, 563.54 and 183.22 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.46 : 563.54 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.46/563.54 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.46x = 563.54 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.46x = 103,251.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,251.80/375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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