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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.70 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.70 and 186.20 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.70 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.70 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.70 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 106,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,449.11/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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