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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 573.02 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 573.02 and 189.50 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 573.02 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/573.02 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 573.02 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 108,586.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,586.34/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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