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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.90, 578.43 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.90, 578.43 and 190.63 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.90 : 578.43 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.90/578.43 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.90x = 578.43 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.90x = 110,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,266.11/385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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