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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 571.98 and 186.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 571.98 and 186.47 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 571.98 = 186.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/571.98 = 186.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 571.98 × 186.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 106,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,654.95/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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