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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.71, 568.36 and 196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.71, 568.36 and 196.15 is: 294.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.71 : 568.36 = 196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.71/568.36 = 196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.71x = 568.36 × 196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.71x = 111,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,481.90/378.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.38

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