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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.10, 577.68 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.10, 577.68 and 190.21 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.10 : 577.68 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.10/577.68 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.10x = 577.68 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.10x = 109,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,880.51/385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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