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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.06, 568.60 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.06, 568.60 and 196.49 is: 294.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.06 : 568.60 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.06/568.60 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.06x = 568.60 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.06x = 111,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,725.14/379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.74

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