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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 571.44 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 571.44 and 188.64 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 571.44 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/571.44 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 571.44 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 107,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,796.44/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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