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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 575.79 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 575.79 and 188.94 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 575.79 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/575.79 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 575.79 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 108,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,789.76/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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