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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.53, 563.99 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.53, 563.99 and 183.75 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.53 : 563.99 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.53/563.99 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.53x = 563.99 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.53x = 103,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632.24/376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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