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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.06 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.06 and 189.73 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.06 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.06 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.06 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 109,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,485.59/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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