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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 563.32 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 563.32 and 183 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 563.32 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/563.32 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 563.32 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 103,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,087.56/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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