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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.31, 572.09 and 188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.31, 572.09 and 188.80 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.31 : 572.09 = 188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.31/572.09 = 188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.31x = 572.09 × 188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.31x = 108,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,010.59/381.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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