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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.67, 568.16 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.67, 568.16 and 196.19 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.67 : 568.16 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.67/568.16 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.67x = 568.16 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.67x = 111,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467.31/378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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