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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.60 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.60 and 187.40 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.60 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.60 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.60 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 107,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,492.64/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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