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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 574.45 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 574.45 and 188.05 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 574.45 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/574.45 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 574.45 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 108,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,023.94/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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