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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.68, 564.30 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.68, 564.30 and 183.84 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.68 : 564.30 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.68/564.30 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.68x = 564.30 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.68x = 103,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,740.91/376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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