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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.96 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.96 and 186.96 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 572.96 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/572.96 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 572.96 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 107,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,122.17/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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