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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 576.12 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 576.12 and 189.02 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 576.12 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/576.12 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 576.12 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 108,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,898.20/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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