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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 570.99 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 570.99 and 198.03 is: 296.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 570.99 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/570.99 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 570.99 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 113,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074.92/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.63

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