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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 573.42 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 573.42 and 199.36 is: 299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 573.42 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/573.42 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 573.42 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 114,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,314.14/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.36

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