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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.10, 573.15 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.10, 573.15 and 189.74 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.10 : 573.15 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.10/573.15 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.10x = 573.15 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.10x = 108,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,749.48/382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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