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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 572.22 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 572.22 and 186.36 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 572.22 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/572.22 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 572.22 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 106,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,638.92/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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