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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.71, 570.60 and 198.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.71, 570.60 and 198.00 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.71 : 570.60 = 198.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.71/570.60 = 198.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.71x = 570.60 × 198.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.71x = 112,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,975.95/380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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