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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 569.36 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 569.36 and 196.88 is: 295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 569.36 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/569.36 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 569.36 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 112,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,095.60/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.31

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