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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.90, 564.10 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.90, 564.10 and 183.66 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.90 : 564.10 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.90/564.10 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.90x = 564.10 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.90x = 103,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,602.61/375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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