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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 572.13 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 572.13 and 175.95 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 572.13 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/572.13 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 572.13 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 100,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,666.27/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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