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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.98, 566.98 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.98, 566.98 and 182.95 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.98 : 566.98 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.98/566.98 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.98x = 566.98 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.98x = 103,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,727.12/377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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