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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.35 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.35 and 196.25 is: 294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.35 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.35 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.35 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 111,538.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,538.69/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.11

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