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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 569.42 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 569.42 and 196.99 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 569.42 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/569.42 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 569.42 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 112,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,170.05/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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