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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.90, 571.54 and 198.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.90, 571.54 and 198.44 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.90 : 571.54 = 198.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.90/571.54 = 198.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.90x = 571.54 × 198.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.90x = 113,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,416.40/380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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