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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.96 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.96 and 194.08 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.96 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.96 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.96 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 110,423.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,423.76/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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