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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 574.23 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 574.23 and 200.12 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 574.23 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/574.23 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 574.23 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 114,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,914.91/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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