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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 571.70 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 571.70 and 186.17 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 571.70 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/571.70 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 571.70 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 106,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,433.39/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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