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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 568.96 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 568.96 and 196.54 is: 294.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 568.96 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/568.96 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 568.96 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 111,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,823.40/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.85

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