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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 572.14 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 572.14 and 186.42 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 572.14 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/572.14 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 572.14 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 106,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,658.34/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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