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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.42 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.42 and 190.09 is: 285.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.42 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.42 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.42 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 109,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,761.77/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.04

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