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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.99, 573.30 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.99, 573.30 and 199.44 is: 299.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.99 : 573.30 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.99/573.30 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.99x = 573.30 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.99x = 114,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,335.09/381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.32

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