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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 571.98 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 571.98 and 198.89 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 571.98 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/571.98 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 571.98 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 113,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,761.10/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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