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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.87, 566.60 and 185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.87, 566.60 and 185.49 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.87 : 566.60 = 185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.87/566.60 = 185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.87x = 566.60 × 185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.87x = 105,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,097.71/377.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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