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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.28 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.28 and 185.21 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.28 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.28 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.28 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 105,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,621.56/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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