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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 564.12 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 564.12 and 183.44 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 564.12 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/564.12 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 564.12 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 103,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,482.17/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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