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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.88 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.88 and 189.50 is: 284.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.88 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.88 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.88 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 108,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,560.76/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.28

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