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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 573.69 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 573.69 and 199.30 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 573.69 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/573.69 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 573.69 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 114,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,336.42/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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