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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 571.11 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 571.11 and 198.40 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 571.11 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/571.11 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 571.11 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 113,308.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,308.22/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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