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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.04, 576.09 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.04, 576.09 and 191.50 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.04 : 576.09 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.04/576.09 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.04x = 576.09 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.04x = 110,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,321.24/384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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