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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.94, 564.86 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.94, 564.86 and 184.70 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.94 : 564.86 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.94/564.86 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.94x = 564.86 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.94x = 104,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,329.64/376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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