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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 573.06 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 573.06 and 187.35 is: 281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 573.06 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/573.06 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 573.06 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 107,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,362.79/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.05

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