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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 570.66 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 570.66 and 195.49 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 570.66 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/570.66 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 570.66 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 111,555.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555.09/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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