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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 571.84 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 571.84 and 188.99 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 571.84 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/571.84 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 571.84 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 108,072.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,072.04/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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