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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.20 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.20 and 185.12 is: 277.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.20 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.20 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.20 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 105,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555.42/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.75

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