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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 571.13 and 185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 571.13 and 185.99 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 571.13 = 185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/571.13 = 185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 571.13 × 185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 106,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,223.54/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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