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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.24 and 188.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.24 and 188.95 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.24 = 188.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.24 = 188.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.24 × 188.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 107,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,935.80/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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