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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.12 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.12 and 190.20 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.12 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.12 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.12 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 109,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,007.42/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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