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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 570.15 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 570.15 and 187.74 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 570.15 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/570.15 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 570.15 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 107,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,039.96/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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