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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.37 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.37 and 196.05 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.37 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.37 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.37 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 112,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,016.11/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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