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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 572.74 and 186.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 572.74 and 186.79 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 572.74 = 186.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/572.74 = 186.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 572.74 × 186.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 106,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978.31/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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