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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 578.56 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 578.56 and 190.60 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 578.56 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/578.56 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 578.56 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 110,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,273.54/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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