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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.04 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.04 and 186.27 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.04 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.04 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.04 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 106,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,553.89/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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