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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.14 and 186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.14 and 186.02 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.14 = 186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.14 = 186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.14 × 186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 106,243.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,243.46/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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