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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 570.95 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 570.95 and 198.05 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 570.95 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/570.95 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 570.95 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 113,073.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,073.55/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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