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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.04, 570.22 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.04, 570.22 and 187.56 is: 281.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.04 : 570.22 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.04/570.22 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.04x = 570.22 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.04x = 106,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,950.46/380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.42

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