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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.21 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.21 and 187.86 is: 281.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.21 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.21 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.21 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 107,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,870.15/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.71

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