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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 570.66 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 570.66 and 187.48 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 570.66 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/570.66 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 570.66 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 106,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,987.34/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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