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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 573.84 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 573.84 and 199.44 is: 299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 573.84 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/573.84 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 573.84 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 114,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,446.65/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.70

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