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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 571.66 and 198.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 571.66 and 198.47 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 571.66 = 198.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/571.66 = 198.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 571.66 × 198.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 113,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,458.29/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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