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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 570.14 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 570.14 and 197.38 is: 296.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 570.14 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/570.14 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 570.14 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 112,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534.23/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.08

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