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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.33, 565.47 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.33, 565.47 and 182.25 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.33 : 565.47 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.33/565.47 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.33x = 565.47 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.33x = 103,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,056.91/377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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