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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.08, 570.16 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.08, 570.16 and 197.44 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.08 : 570.16 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.08/570.16 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.08x = 570.16 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.08x = 112,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,572.39/380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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