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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 563.70 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 563.70 and 183.80 is: 275.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 563.70 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/563.70 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 563.70 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 103,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,608.06/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.26

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