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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 572.06 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 572.06 and 186.32 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 572.06 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/572.06 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 572.06 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 106,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,588.12/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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