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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 571.58 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 571.58 and 196.18 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 571.58 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/571.58 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 571.58 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 112,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,135.46/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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