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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 569.00 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 569.00 and 196.68 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 569.00 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/569.00 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 569.00 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 111,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,909.94/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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