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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 571.09 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 571.09 and 198.14 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 571.09 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/571.09 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 571.09 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 113,155.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,155.77/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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