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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.35, 565.91 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.35, 565.91 and 182.25 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.35 : 565.91 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.35/565.91 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.35x = 565.91 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.35x = 103,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,137.10/377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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