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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 575.44 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 575.44 and 200.90 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 575.44 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/575.44 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 575.44 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 115,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,605.90/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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