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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.97 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.97 and 187.80 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.97 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.97 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.97 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 107,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,792.52/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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