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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 577.86 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 577.86 and 190.41 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 577.86 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/577.86 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 577.86 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 110,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029.37/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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