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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.95, 567.11 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.95, 567.11 and 183.11 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.95 : 567.11 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.95/567.11 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.95x = 567.11 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.95x = 103,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843.51/377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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