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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.15, 569.09 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.15, 569.09 and 196.68 is: 295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.15 : 569.09 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.15/569.09 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.15x = 569.09 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.15x = 111,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,928.62/379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.21

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