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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 575.33 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 575.33 and 188.75 is: 282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 575.33 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/575.33 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 575.33 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 108,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.72/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.96

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