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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 572.49 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 572.49 and 189.16 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 572.49 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/572.49 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 572.49 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 108,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,290.78/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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