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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.03, 566.91 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.03, 566.91 and 183.03 is: 274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.03 : 566.91 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.03/566.91 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.03x = 566.91 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.03x = 103,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,761.54/378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.48

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