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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 571.86 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 571.86 and 207.97 is: 311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 571.86 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/571.86 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 571.86 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 118,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,928.29/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.73

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