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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 571.08 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 571.08 and 198.18 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 571.08 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/571.08 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 571.08 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 113,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,176.63/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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