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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.34, 576.42 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.34, 576.42 and 189.14 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.34 : 576.42 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.34/576.42 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.34x = 576.42 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.34x = 109,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,024.08/384.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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