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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.39, 571.83 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.39, 571.83 and 196.40 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.39 : 571.83 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.39/571.83 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.39x = 571.83 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.39x = 112,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,308.11/381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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