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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 569.94 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 569.94 and 188.20 is: 281.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 569.94 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/569.94 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 569.94 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 107,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,262.71/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.94

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