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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 571.13 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 571.13 and 197.99 is: 297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 571.13 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/571.13 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 571.13 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 113,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074.18/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.10

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