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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.97, 574.26 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.97, 574.26 and 187.89 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.97 : 574.26 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.97/574.26 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.97x = 574.26 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.97x = 107,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,895.56/382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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