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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.90, 572.65 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.90, 572.65 and 199.25 is: 298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.90 : 572.65 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.90/572.65 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.90x = 572.65 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.90x = 114,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,100.51/381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.77

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