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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.97, 573.24 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.97, 573.24 and 199.36 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.97 : 573.24 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.97/573.24 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.97x = 573.24 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.97x = 114,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,278.26/381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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