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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.32, 569.93 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.32, 569.93 and 188.08 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.32 : 569.93 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.32/569.93 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.32x = 569.93 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.32x = 107,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,189.58/380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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