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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.33, 572.25 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.33, 572.25 and 198.75 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.33 : 572.25 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.33/572.25 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.33x = 572.25 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.33x = 113,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,734.69/381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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