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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 573.19 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 573.19 and 199.40 is: 299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 573.19 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/573.19 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 573.19 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 114,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,294.09/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.11

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