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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 571.77 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 571.77 and 198.57 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 571.77 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/571.77 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 571.77 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 113,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,536.37/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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