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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.92, 566.88 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.92, 566.88 and 185.50 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.92 : 566.88 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.92/566.88 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.92x = 566.88 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.92x = 105,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,156.24/377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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