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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 575.82 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 575.82 and 189.12 is: 283.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 575.82 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/575.82 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 575.82 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 108,899.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,899.08/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.24

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