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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 569.03 and 196.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 569.03 and 196.84 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 569.03 = 196.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/569.03 = 196.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 569.03 × 196.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 112,007.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,007.59/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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