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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.57, 571.32 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.57, 571.32 and 198.59 is: 297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.57 : 571.32 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.57/571.32 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.57x = 571.32 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.57x = 113,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,455.58/381.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.34

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