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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 573 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 573 and 189.50 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 573 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/573 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 573 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 108,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,583.50/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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