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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.26 and 196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.26 and 196.31 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.26 = 196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.26 = 196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.26 × 196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 111,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,555.12/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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