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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.35, 564.62 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.35, 564.62 and 181.31 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.35 : 564.62 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.35/564.62 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.35x = 564.62 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.35x = 102,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,367.52/376.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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