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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.45 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.45 and 186.08 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.45 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.45 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.45 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 106,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,336.38/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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