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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.68 and 196.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.68 and 196.39 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.68 = 196.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.68 = 196.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.68 × 196.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 111,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,683.07/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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