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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.56, 575.66 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.56, 575.66 and 191.32 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.56 : 575.66 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.56/575.66 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.56x = 575.66 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.56x = 110,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,135.27/383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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