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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.31, 565.15 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.31, 565.15 and 182.02 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.31 : 565.15 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.31/565.15 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.31x = 565.15 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.31x = 102,868.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,868.60/377.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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