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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.46, 566.27 and 182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.46, 566.27 and 182.60 is: 273.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.46 : 566.27 = 182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.46/566.27 = 182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.46x = 566.27 × 182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.46x = 103,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,400.90/377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.94

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