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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.01 and 196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.01 and 196.96 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.01 = 196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.01 = 196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.01 × 196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 112,072.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,072.21/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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