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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 575.94 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 575.94 and 192.20 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 575.94 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/575.94 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 575.94 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 110,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,695.67/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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