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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 197.30 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.48 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.48 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.48 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 113,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,144.74/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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