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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 576.16 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 576.16 and 191.84 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 576.16 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/576.16 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 576.16 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 110,530.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,530.53/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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