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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.24, 577.60 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.24, 577.60 and 190.06 is: 284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.24 : 577.60 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.24/577.60 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.24x = 577.60 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.24x = 109,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,778.66/385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.96

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