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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.43, 566.15 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.43, 566.15 and 182.39 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.43 : 566.15 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.43/566.15 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.43x = 566.15 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.43x = 103,256.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,256.36/377.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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