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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 571.14 and 197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 571.14 and 197.95 is: 297.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 571.14 = 197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/571.14 = 197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 571.14 × 197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 113,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,056.17/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.18

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