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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.53, 573.65 and 199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.53, 573.65 and 199.90 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.53 : 573.65 = 199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.53/573.65 = 199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.53x = 573.65 × 199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.53x = 114,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,671.64/382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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