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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 573.82 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 573.82 and 187.46 is: 281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 573.82 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/573.82 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 573.82 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 107,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,568.30/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.24

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