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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.48 and 199.94 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.48 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.48 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.48 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 114,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,658.72/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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