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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.35, 575.08 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.35, 575.08 and 188.33 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.35 : 575.08 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.35/575.08 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.35x = 575.08 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.35x = 108,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,302.53/383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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