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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 573.49 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 573.49 and 190.45 is: 285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 573.49 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/573.49 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 573.49 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 109,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,221.17/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.40

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