Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 575.99 and 201.21
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 383.92, 575.99 and 201.21 is: 301.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383.92 : 575.99 = 201.21 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383.92/575.99 = 201.21/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383.92x = 575.99 × 201.21 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383.92x = 115,894.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,894.95/383.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301.87
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