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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.32 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.32 and 182.14 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.32 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.32 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.32 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 102,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,967.38/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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