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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 570.03 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 570.03 and 185.26 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 570.03 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/570.03 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 570.03 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 105,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,603.76/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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