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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.45, 566.19 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.45, 566.19 and 185.07 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.45 : 566.19 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.45/566.19 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.45x = 566.19 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.45x = 104,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,784.78/377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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