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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 574.60 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 574.60 and 188.03 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 574.60 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/574.60 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 574.60 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 108,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,042.48/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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