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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 573.50 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 573.50 and 190.45 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 573.50 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/573.50 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 573.50 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 109,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,222.12/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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