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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.18, 564.39 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.18, 564.39 and 183.67 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.18 : 564.39 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.18/564.39 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.18x = 564.39 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.18x = 103,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,660.10/376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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