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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.17 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.17 and 189.89 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.17 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.17 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.17 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 109,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,598.81/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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