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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573 and 199.35 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 114,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,227.55/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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