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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.19, 573.59 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.19, 573.59 and 199.64 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.19 : 573.59 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.19/573.59 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.19x = 573.59 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.19x = 114,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,511.51/382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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