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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 571.38 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 571.38 and 198.67 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 571.38 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/571.38 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 571.38 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 113,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,516.06/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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