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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.93, 565.41 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.93, 565.41 and 182.05 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.93 : 565.41 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.93/565.41 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.93x = 565.41 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.93x = 102,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.89/376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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