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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 575.86 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 575.86 and 188.78 is: 283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 575.86 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/575.86 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 575.86 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 108,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711.09/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.26

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