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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.70, 573.86 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.70, 573.86 and 187.72 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.70 : 573.86 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.70/573.86 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.70x = 573.86 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.70x = 107,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,725.00/382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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