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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.59 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.59 and 186.71 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.59 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.59 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.59 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 106,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,908.28/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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