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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.81, 572.85 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.81, 572.85 and 189.30 is: 284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.81 : 572.85 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.81/572.85 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.81x = 572.85 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.81x = 108,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,440.51/381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.02

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