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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 571.14 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 571.14 and 198 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 571.14 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/571.14 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 571.14 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 113,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,085.72/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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