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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.26 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.26 and 181.98 is: 272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.26 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.26 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.26 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 102,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,866.01/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.78

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