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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.54 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.54 and 186.71 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.54 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.54 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.54 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 106,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,895.15/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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