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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.29, 573.08 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.29, 573.08 and 199.46 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.29 : 573.08 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.29/573.08 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.29x = 573.08 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.29x = 114,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,305.54/382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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