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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 574.01 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 574.01 and 187.83 is: 281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 574.01 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/574.01 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 574.01 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 107,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,815.36/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.54

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