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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.13 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.13 and 189.88 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.13 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.13 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.13 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 109,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,583.05/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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