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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 573.77 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 573.77 and 187.74 is: 281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 573.77 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/573.77 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 573.77 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 107,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,718.64/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.34

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