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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 575.04 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 575.04 and 188.50 is: 282.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 575.04 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/575.04 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 575.04 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 108,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,395.04/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.76

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