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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.54, 572.58 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.54, 572.58 and 198.96 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.54 : 572.58 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.54/572.58 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.54x = 572.58 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.54x = 113,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,920.52/381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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