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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 571.88 and 198.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 571.88 and 198.62 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 571.88 = 198.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/571.88 = 198.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 571.88 × 198.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 113,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,585.47/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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