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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 571.58 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 571.58 and 186.06 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 571.58 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/571.58 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 571.58 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 106,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,348.17/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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