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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 571.29 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 571.29 and 188.25 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 571.29 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/571.29 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 571.29 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 107,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,545.34/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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