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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 565.02 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 565.02 and 184.20 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 565.02 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/565.02 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 565.02 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 104,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,076.68/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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