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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 572.74 and 186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 572.74 and 186.97 is: 280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 572.74 = 186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/572.74 = 186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 572.74 × 186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 107,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,081.40/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.35

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