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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 566.64 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 566.64 and 185.28 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 566.64 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/566.64 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 566.64 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 104,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,987.06/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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