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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.33 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.33 and 187.20 is: 280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.33 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.33 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.33 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 107,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,327.38/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.75

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