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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.83, 571.78 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.83, 571.78 and 195.89 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.83 : 571.78 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.83/571.78 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.83x = 571.78 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.83x = 112,005.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,005.27/380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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