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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 572.78 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 572.78 and 189.62 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 572.78 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/572.78 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 572.78 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 108,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,606.73/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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