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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 572.01 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 572.01 and 186.57 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 572.01 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/572.01 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 572.01 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 106,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,719.91/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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