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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.52, 571.77 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.52, 571.77 and 198.86 is: 298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.52 : 571.77 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.52/571.77 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.52x = 571.77 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.52x = 113,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,704.57/381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.03

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