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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 573.26 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 573.26 and 199.86 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 573.26 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/573.26 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 573.26 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 114,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,573.43/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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