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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 566.68 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 566.68 and 182.84 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 566.68 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/566.68 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 566.68 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 103,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,611.77/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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