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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.36 and 190 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.36 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.36 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.36 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 108,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938.40/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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