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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 566.40 and 185.28 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 566.40 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/566.40 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 566.40 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 104,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,942.59/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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