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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 569.33 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 569.33 and 196.45 is: 294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 569.33 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/569.33 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 569.33 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 111,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,843.21/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.71

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