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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.84, 575.67 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.84, 575.67 and 191.42 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.84 : 575.67 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.84/575.67 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.84x = 575.67 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.84x = 110,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,194.75/383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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