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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.36 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.36 and 200.15 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.36 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.36 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.36 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 115,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,555.22/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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