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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.02, 567.66 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.02, 567.66 and 195.96 is: 293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.02 : 567.66 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.02/567.66 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.02x = 567.66 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.02x = 111,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,238.65/379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.49

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