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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.75, 571.22 and 198.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.75, 571.22 and 198.10 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.75 : 571.22 = 198.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.75/571.22 = 198.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.75x = 571.22 × 198.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.75x = 113,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,158.68/380.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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