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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.99, 574.27 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.99, 574.27 and 190.62 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.99 : 574.27 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.99/574.27 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.99x = 574.27 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.99x = 109,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,467.35/382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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