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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.62 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.62 and 189.92 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.62 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.62 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.62 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 108,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938.09/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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