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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.84, 566.76 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.84, 566.76 and 185.60 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.84 : 566.76 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.84/566.76 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.84x = 566.76 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.84x = 105,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,190.66/377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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