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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.26 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.26 and 193.14 is: 289.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.26 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.26 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.26 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 110,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,333.16/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.34

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