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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.60, 564.54 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.60, 564.54 and 184.12 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.60 : 564.54 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.60/564.54 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.60x = 564.54 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.60x = 103,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,943.10/376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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