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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 571.89 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 571.89 and 188.75 is: 282.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 571.89 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/571.89 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 571.89 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 107,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,944.24/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.92

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