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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.34 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.34 and 189.28 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.34 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.34 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.34 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 108,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,332.52/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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