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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.54, 575.46 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.54, 575.46 and 188.70 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.54 : 575.46 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.54/575.46 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.54x = 575.46 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.54x = 108,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.30/383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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