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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.72 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.72 and 196.53 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.72 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.72 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.72 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 111,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,768.65/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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