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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 563.34 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 563.34 and 183.32 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 563.34 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/563.34 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 563.34 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 103,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271.49/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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