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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.29, 569.04 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.29, 569.04 and 196.80 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.29 : 569.04 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.29/569.04 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.29x = 569.04 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.29x = 111,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,987.07/379.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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