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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.26, 565.89 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.26, 565.89 and 184.66 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.26 : 565.89 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.26/565.89 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.26x = 565.89 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.26x = 104,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,497.25/377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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