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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.88, 578.79 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.88, 578.79 and 190.81 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.88 : 578.79 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.88/578.79 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.88x = 578.79 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.88x = 110,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,439.64/385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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