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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 571.23 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 571.23 and 198.09 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 571.23 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/571.23 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 571.23 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 113,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,154.95/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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