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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.14, 575.18 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.14, 575.18 and 201.16 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.14 : 575.18 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.14/575.18 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.14x = 575.18 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.14x = 115,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,702.20/384.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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