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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 567.51 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 567.51 and 196.30 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 567.51 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/567.51 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 567.51 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 111,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,402.21/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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