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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.02, 573.22 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.02, 573.22 and 199.50 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.02 : 573.22 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.02/573.22 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.02x = 573.22 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.02x = 114,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,357.39/382.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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