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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 572.46 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 572.46 and 186.63 is: 279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 572.46 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/572.46 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 572.46 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 106,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,838.21/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.94

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