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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 574.86 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 574.86 and 188.66 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 574.86 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/574.86 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 574.86 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 108,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,450.21/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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