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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 564.41 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 564.41 and 183.88 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 564.41 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/564.41 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 564.41 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 103,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,783.71/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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