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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.18, 565.37 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.18, 565.37 and 182.06 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.18 : 565.37 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.18/565.37 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.18x = 565.37 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.18x = 102,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,931.26/377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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