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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 565.24 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 565.24 and 184.95 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 565.24 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/565.24 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 565.24 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 104,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,541.14/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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