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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.71 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.71 and 196.89 is: 295.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.71 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.71 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.71 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 112,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,169.71/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.54

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