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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.66 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.66 and 199.07 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.66 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.66 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.66 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 114,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,592.76/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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