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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.80, 570.80 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.80, 570.80 and 188.32 is: 282.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.80 : 570.80 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.80/570.80 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.80x = 570.80 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.80x = 107,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,493.06/380.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.28

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