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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 573.21 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 573.21 and 199.26 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 573.21 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/573.21 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 573.21 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 114,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,217.82/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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