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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.31, 573.71 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.31, 573.71 and 199.83 is: 299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.31 : 573.71 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.31/573.71 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.31x = 573.71 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.31x = 114,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,643.76/382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.87

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