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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 568.46 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 568.46 and 196.47 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 568.46 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/568.46 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 568.46 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 111,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,685.83/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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