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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.86, 577.31 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.86, 577.31 and 190.02 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.86 : 577.31 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.86/577.31 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.86x = 577.31 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.86x = 109,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,700.45/384.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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