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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 564.36 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 564.36 and 183.72 is: 275.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 564.36 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/564.36 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 564.36 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 103,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,684.22/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.61

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