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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.11 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.11 and 181.14 is: 271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.11 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.11 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.11 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 102,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181.98/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.66

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