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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.92, 573.03 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.92, 573.03 and 199.44 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.92 : 573.03 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.92/573.03 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.92x = 573.03 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.92x = 114,285.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,285.10/381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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