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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.81, 563.72 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.81, 563.72 and 183.45 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.81 : 563.72 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.81/563.72 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.81x = 563.72 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.81x = 103,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,413.52/375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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