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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 571.04 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 571.04 and 185.79 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 571.04 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/571.04 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 571.04 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 106,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,093.52/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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