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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 572.94 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 572.94 and 199.62 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 572.94 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/572.94 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 572.94 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 114,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,370.28/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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