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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 574.23 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 574.23 and 187.97 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 574.23 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/574.23 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 574.23 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 107,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,938.01/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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