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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.24, 567.41 and 185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.24, 567.41 and 185.82 is: 278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.24 : 567.41 = 185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.24/567.41 = 185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.24x = 567.41 × 185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.24x = 105,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,435.20/378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.75

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