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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 576.38 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 576.38 and 189.25 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 576.38 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/576.38 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 576.38 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 109,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,079.92/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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