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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.33 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.33 and 187.95 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.33 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.33 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.33 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 107,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944.85/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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