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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.09 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.09 and 181.85 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.09 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.09 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.09 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 104,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,216.42/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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