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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 572.75 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 572.75 and 199.05 is: 298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 572.75 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/572.75 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 572.75 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 114,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,005.89/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.36

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