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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 571.92 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 571.92 and 199.12 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 571.92 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/571.92 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 571.92 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 113,880.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,880.71/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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