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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.78 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.78 and 186.21 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.78 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.78 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.78 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 106,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,471.15/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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