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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 575.96 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 575.96 and 189.19 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 575.96 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/575.96 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 575.96 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 108,965.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,965.87/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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