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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.58, 568 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.58, 568 and 195.88 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.58 : 568 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.58/568 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.58x = 568 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.58x = 111,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259.84/378.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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