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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 576.32 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 576.32 and 189.10 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 576.32 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/576.32 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 576.32 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 108,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,981.17/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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