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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.15, 577.46 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.15, 577.46 and 190.19 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.15 : 577.46 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.15/577.46 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.15x = 577.46 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.15x = 109,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,827.12/385.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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