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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 572.11 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 572.11 and 207.99 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 572.11 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/572.11 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 572.11 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 118,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,993.16/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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