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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 526.74 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 526.74 and 215.97 is: 298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 526.74 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/526.74 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 526.74 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 113,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,760.04/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.00

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