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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 566.12 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 566.12 and 182.57 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 566.12 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/566.12 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 566.12 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 103,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,352.78/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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