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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.08, 575.10 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.08, 575.10 and 190.60 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.08 : 575.10 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.08/575.10 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.08x = 575.10 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.08x = 109,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,614.06/383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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