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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.88, 575.91 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.88, 575.91 and 188.94 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.88 : 575.91 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.88/575.91 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.88x = 575.91 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.88x = 108,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,812.44/383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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