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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.66, 577.86 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.66, 577.86 and 190.54 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.66 : 577.86 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.66/577.86 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.66x = 577.86 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.66x = 110,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,105.44/385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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