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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 571.89 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 571.89 and 199.02 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 571.89 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/571.89 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 571.89 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 113,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,817.55/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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