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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.22, 567.14 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.22, 567.14 and 185.72 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.22 : 567.14 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.22/567.14 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.22x = 567.14 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.22x = 105,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,329.24/378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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