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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 564.17 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 564.17 and 183.88 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 564.17 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/564.17 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 564.17 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 103,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,739.58/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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