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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 569.03 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 569.03 and 196.62 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 569.03 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/569.03 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 569.03 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 111,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,883.17/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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