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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.64 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.64 and 196.38 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.64 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.64 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.64 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 111,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,670.01/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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