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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 565.58 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 565.58 and 182.01 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 565.58 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/565.58 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 565.58 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 102,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,940.31/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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