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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.81, 565.93 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.81, 565.93 and 182.23 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.81 : 565.93 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.81/565.93 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.81x = 565.93 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.81x = 103,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,127.55/377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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