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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 573.90 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 573.90 and 200.20 is: 300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 573.90 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/573.90 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 573.90 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 114,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,894.78/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.06

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