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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 563.87 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 563.87 and 181.06 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 563.87 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/563.87 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 563.87 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 102,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,093.35/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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