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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.79, 572.58 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.79, 572.58 and 186.69 is: 279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.79 : 572.58 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.79/572.58 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.79x = 572.58 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.79x = 106,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,894.96/381.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.98

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