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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.34, 571.97 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.34, 571.97 and 186.27 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.34 : 571.97 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.34/571.97 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.34x = 571.97 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.34x = 106,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,537.99/381.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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