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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 581.03 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 581.03 and 189.77 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 581.03 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/581.03 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 581.03 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 110,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.06/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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