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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.37, 577.65 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.37, 577.65 and 190.15 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.37 : 577.65 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.37/577.65 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.37x = 577.65 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.37x = 109,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,838.35/385.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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