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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 575.87 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 575.87 and 191.42 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 575.87 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/575.87 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 575.87 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 110,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,233.04/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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