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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 570.69 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 570.69 and 188.70 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 570.69 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/570.69 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 570.69 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 107,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,689.20/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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