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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569 and 196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569 and 196.54 is: 294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569 = 196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569 = 196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569 × 196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 111,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,831.26/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.87

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