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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 575.85 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 575.85 and 200.75 is: 301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 575.85 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/575.85 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 575.85 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 115,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,601.89/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.83

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