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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.25, 570.18 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.25, 570.18 and 197.58 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.25 : 570.18 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.25/570.18 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.25x = 570.18 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.25x = 112,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,656.16/380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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