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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.71, 575.53 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.71, 575.53 and 188.64 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.71 : 575.53 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.71/575.53 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.71x = 575.53 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.71x = 108,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,567.98/383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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