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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.66, 570.54 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.66, 570.54 and 198.14 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.66 : 570.54 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.66/570.54 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.66x = 570.54 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.66x = 113,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,046.80/380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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