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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 567.99 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 567.99 and 193.71 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 567.99 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/567.99 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 567.99 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 110,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,023.55/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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