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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 573.55 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 573.55 and 197.66 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 573.55 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/573.55 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 573.55 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 113,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,368.83/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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