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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 571.86 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 571.86 and 198.54 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 571.86 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/571.86 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 571.86 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 113,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,537.08/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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