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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.08, 565.56 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.08, 565.56 and 182.20 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.08 : 565.56 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.08/565.56 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.08x = 565.56 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.08x = 103,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,044.17/377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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