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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 577.18 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 577.18 and 190.10 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 577.18 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/577.18 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 577.18 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 109,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,721.92/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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