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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 571.98 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 571.98 and 186.44 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 571.98 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/571.98 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 571.98 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 106,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,639.95/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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