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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 566.52 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 566.52 and 185.25 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 566.52 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/566.52 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 566.52 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 104,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,947.83/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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