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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 572.12 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 572.12 and 175.93 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 572.12 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/572.12 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 572.12 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 100,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,651.42/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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