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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 577.71 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 577.71 and 189.90 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 577.71 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/577.71 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 577.71 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 109,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,707.13/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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