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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 574.60 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 574.60 and 188.02 is: 282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 574.60 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/574.60 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 574.60 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 108,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032.48/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.00

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