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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.63 and 197.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.63 and 197.00 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.63 = 197.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.63 = 197.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.63 × 197.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 112,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,213.77/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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