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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.13 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.13 and 196.76 is: 295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.13 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.13 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.13 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 111,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,982.70/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.22

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