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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.69, 575.73 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.69, 575.73 and 198.80 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.69 : 575.73 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.69/575.73 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.69x = 575.73 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.69x = 114,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,452.25/383.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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