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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.28, 567 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.28, 567 and 195.60 is: 293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.28 : 567 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.28/567 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.28x = 567 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.28x = 110,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,905.20/378.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.18

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