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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.72, 565.28 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.72, 565.28 and 181.96 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.72 : 565.28 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.72/565.28 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.72x = 565.28 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.72x = 102,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858.35/376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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