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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 573.05 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 573.05 and 189.53 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 573.05 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/573.05 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 573.05 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 108,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,609.22/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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