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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.79, 571.14 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.79, 571.14 and 185.94 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.79 : 571.14 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.79/571.14 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.79x = 571.14 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.79x = 106,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,197.77/380.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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