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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.15, 572.10 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.15, 572.10 and 198.69 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.15 : 572.10 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.15/572.10 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.15x = 572.10 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.15x = 113,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,670.55/381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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