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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.53, 578.13 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.53, 578.13 and 190.41 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.53 : 578.13 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.53/578.13 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.53x = 578.13 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.53x = 110,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081.73/385.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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