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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 571.25 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 571.25 and 175.80 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 571.25 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/571.25 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 571.25 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 100,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,425.75/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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