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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.06 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.06 and 199.41 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.06 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.06 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.06 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 114,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,273.89/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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