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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.32 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.32 and 189.84 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.32 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.32 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.32 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 108,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,839.07/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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