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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.88, 564.01 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.88, 564.01 and 183.50 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.88 : 564.01 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.88/564.01 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.88x = 564.01 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.88x = 103,495.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,495.84/375.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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