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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.85 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.85 and 190.52 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.85 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.85 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.85 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 109,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,329.90/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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