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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.41, 574.20 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.41, 574.20 and 199.98 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.41 : 574.20 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.41/574.20 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.41x = 574.20 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.41x = 114,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,828.52/382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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