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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.82 and 175.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.82 and 175.81 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.82 = 175.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.82 = 175.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.82 × 175.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 100,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,531.67/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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