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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 571.05 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 571.05 and 198.06 is: 297.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 571.05 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/571.05 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 571.05 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 113,102.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,102.16/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.22

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