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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.44 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.44 and 187.22 is: 280.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.44 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.44 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.44 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 107,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,357.76/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.88

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