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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.88, 565.86 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.88, 565.86 and 185 is: 277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.88 : 565.86 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.88/565.86 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.88x = 565.86 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.88x = 104,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,684.10/377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.03

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