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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.40, 569.32 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.40, 569.32 and 196.80 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.40 : 569.32 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.40/569.32 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.40x = 569.32 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.40x = 112,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042.18/379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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