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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.50, 576.67 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.50, 576.67 and 186.84 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.50 : 576.67 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.50/576.67 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.50x = 576.67 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.50x = 107,741.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,741.21/384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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