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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 571.41 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 571.41 and 198 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 571.41 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/571.41 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 571.41 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 113,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139.18/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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