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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 572.55 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 572.55 and 199.46 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 572.55 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/572.55 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 572.55 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 114,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,197.96/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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