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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.51 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.51 and 187.74 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.51 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.51 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.51 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 107,107.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,107.55/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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