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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.80, 563.75 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.80, 563.75 and 183.38 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.80 : 563.75 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.80/563.75 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.80x = 563.75 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.80x = 103,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,376.74/375.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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