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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 571.56 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 571.56 and 199.09 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 571.56 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/571.56 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 571.56 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 113,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,791.88/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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