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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 574.56 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 574.56 and 190.50 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 574.56 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/574.56 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 574.56 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 109,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,453.68/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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