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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.78 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.78 and 175.85 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.78 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.78 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.78 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 100,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,547.02/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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