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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 573.42 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 573.42 and 189.78 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 573.42 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/573.42 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 573.42 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 108,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,823.65/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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