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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 576.18 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 576.18 and 189.47 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 576.18 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/576.18 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 576.18 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 109,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,170.27/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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