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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.41, 569.28 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.41, 569.28 and 196.94 is: 295.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.41 : 569.28 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.41/569.28 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.41x = 569.28 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.41x = 112,111.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.16/379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.49

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