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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 576.31 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 576.31 and 188.98 is: 283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 576.31 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/576.31 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 576.31 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 108,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,909.50/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.56

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