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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 564.26 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 564.26 and 181.29 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 564.26 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/564.26 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 564.26 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 102,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,293.79/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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