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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 572.74 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 572.74 and 189.95 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 572.74 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/572.74 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 572.74 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 108,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791.96/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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