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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 573.47 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 573.47 and 197.02 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 573.47 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/573.47 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 573.47 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 112,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,982.64/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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