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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 572.43 and 199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 572.43 and 199.63 is: 299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 572.43 = 199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/572.43 = 199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 572.43 × 199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 114,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,275.67/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.06

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