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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.62 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.62 and 199.83 is: 299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.62 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.62 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.62 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 114,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,624.80/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.85

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