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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.03, 573.20 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.03, 573.20 and 187.20 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.03 : 573.20 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.03/573.20 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.03x = 573.20 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.03x = 107,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,303.51/382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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