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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 567.96 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 567.96 and 196.22 is: 293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 567.96 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/567.96 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 567.96 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 111,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,442.27/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.92

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