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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 572.36 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 572.36 and 198.96 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 572.36 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/572.36 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 572.36 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 113,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,876.75/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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