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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.12, 564.14 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.12, 564.14 and 181.06 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.12 : 564.14 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.12/564.14 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.12x = 564.14 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.12x = 102,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,143.19/376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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