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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 568.30 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 568.30 and 196.33 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 568.30 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/568.30 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 568.30 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 111,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,574.34/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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