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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 571.98 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 571.98 and 188.84 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 571.98 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/571.98 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 571.98 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 108,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,012.70/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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