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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.31, 570.59 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.31, 570.59 and 187.80 is: 281.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.31 : 570.59 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.31/570.59 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.31x = 570.59 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.31x = 107,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,155.86/380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.76

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