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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 571.14 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 571.14 and 188.26 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 571.14 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/571.14 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 571.14 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 107,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,522.82/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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