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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.50, 566.37 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.50, 566.37 and 182.52 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.50 : 566.37 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.50/566.37 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.50x = 566.37 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.50x = 103,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,372.46/377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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