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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 571.31 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 571.31 and 198.05 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 571.31 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/571.31 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 571.31 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 113,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,144.10/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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