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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.89, 572.63 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.89, 572.63 and 196.71 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.89 : 572.63 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.89/572.63 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.89x = 572.63 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.89x = 112,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.06/381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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