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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.22 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.22 and 176.28 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 572.22 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/572.22 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 572.22 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 100,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,870.94/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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