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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 571.83 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 571.83 and 207.75 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 571.83 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/571.83 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 571.83 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 118,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,797.68/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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