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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.30, 569.25 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.30, 569.25 and 196.75 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.30 : 569.25 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.30/569.25 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.30x = 569.25 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.30x = 111,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,998.00/379.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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