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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 568.91 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 568.91 and 194.33 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 568.91 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/568.91 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 568.91 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 110,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,552.46/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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