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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.59 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.59 and 198.45 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.59 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.59 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.59 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 113,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,432.04/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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