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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.23, 567.39 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.23, 567.39 and 183.57 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.23 : 567.39 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.23/567.39 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.23x = 567.39 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.23x = 104,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,155.78/378.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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