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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 571.23 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 571.23 and 188.31 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 571.23 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/571.23 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 571.23 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 107,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,568.32/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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