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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 574.55 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 574.55 and 190.67 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 574.55 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/574.55 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 574.55 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 109,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,548.50/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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