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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.71, 571.18 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.71, 571.18 and 183.13 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.71 : 571.18 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.71/571.18 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.71x = 571.18 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.71x = 104,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,600.19/380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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