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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 572.27 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 572.27 and 198.95 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 572.27 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/572.27 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 572.27 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 113,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,849.26/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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