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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.95, 573.07 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.95, 573.07 and 189.44 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.95 : 573.07 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.95/573.07 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.95x = 573.07 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.95x = 108,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,562.38/381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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