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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 565.47 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 565.47 and 184.50 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 565.47 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/565.47 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 565.47 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 104,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,329.22/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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