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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 571.23 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 571.23 and 188.34 is: 282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 571.23 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/571.23 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 571.23 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 107,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,585.46/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.42

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