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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 567.97 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 567.97 and 196.09 is: 293.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 567.97 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/567.97 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 567.97 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 111,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,373.24/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.99

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