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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.57, 570.49 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.57, 570.49 and 187.97 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.57 : 570.49 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.57/570.49 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.57x = 570.49 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.57x = 107,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,231.68/380.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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