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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 570.24 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 570.24 and 188.16 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 570.24 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/570.24 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 570.24 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 107,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,296.36/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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