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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 571.44 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 571.44 and 198.92 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 571.44 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/571.44 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 571.44 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 113,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,670.84/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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