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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.68 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.68 and 196.98 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.68 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.68 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.68 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 112,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,217.25/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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