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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.02, 571.72 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.02, 571.72 and 198.50 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.02 : 571.72 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.02/571.72 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.02x = 571.72 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.02x = 113,486.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,486.42/381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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