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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 571.82 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 571.82 and 198.54 is: 297.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 571.82 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/571.82 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 571.82 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 113,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,528.15/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.72

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