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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377, 565.50 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377, 565.50 and 182.02 is: 273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377 : 565.50 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377/565.50 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377x = 565.50 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377x = 102,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.31/377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.03

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