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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.82 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.82 and 196.52 is: 294.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.82 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.82 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.82 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 111,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,780.68/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.70

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