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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.14 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.14 and 198.18 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.14 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.14 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.14 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 113,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,188.53/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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