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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.13 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.13 and 198.35 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.13 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.13 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.13 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 113,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,283.64/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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