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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 571.87 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 571.87 and 186.15 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 571.87 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/571.87 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 571.87 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 106,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,453.65/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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