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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 571.26 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 571.26 and 198.13 is: 297.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 571.26 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/571.26 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 571.26 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 113,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,183.74/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.37

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