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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.64 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.64 and 191.25 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.64 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.64 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.64 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 110,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,091.15/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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