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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 569.50 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 569.50 and 197.08 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 569.50 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/569.50 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 569.50 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 112,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,237.06/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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