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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 573.21 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 573.21 and 199.51 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 573.21 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/573.21 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 573.21 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 114,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,359.69/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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