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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.63, 572.16 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.63, 572.16 and 196.07 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.63 : 572.16 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.63/572.16 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.63x = 572.16 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.63x = 112,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,180.55/381.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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