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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 574.30 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 574.30 and 187.78 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 574.30 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/574.30 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 574.30 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 107,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,842.05/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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