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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 572.03 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 572.03 and 186.50 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 572.03 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/572.03 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 572.03 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 106,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,683.35/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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