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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.18, 573.72 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.18, 573.72 and 187.36 is: 281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.18 : 573.72 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.18/573.72 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.18x = 573.72 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.18x = 107,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492.18/382.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.26

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