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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 568.62 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 568.62 and 196.49 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 568.62 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/568.62 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 568.62 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 111,727.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,727.17/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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