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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.46, 573.16 and 199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.46, 573.16 and 199.47 is: 298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.46 : 573.16 = 199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.46/573.16 = 199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.46x = 573.16 × 199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.46x = 114,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,328.23/382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.93

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