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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.14, 564.12 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.14, 564.12 and 181.02 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.14 : 564.12 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.14/564.12 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.14x = 564.12 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.14x = 102,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,117.00/376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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