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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 565.52 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 565.52 and 184.50 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 565.52 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/565.52 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 565.52 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 104,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,337.52/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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