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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 572.12 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 572.12 and 175.90 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 572.12 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/572.12 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 572.12 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 100,635.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,635.91/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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