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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570.41 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570.41 and 188.03 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570.41 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570.41 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570.41 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 107,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,254.19/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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