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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.28, 569.88 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.28, 569.88 and 187.56 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.28 : 569.88 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.28/569.88 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.28x = 569.88 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.28x = 106,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,886.69/380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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