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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.58 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.58 and 199.04 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.58 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.58 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.58 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 113,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,966.32/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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