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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 572.36 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 572.36 and 186.54 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 572.36 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/572.36 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 572.36 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 106,765.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,765.17/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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