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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.57 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.57 and 199.92 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.57 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.57 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.57 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 114,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,668.11/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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