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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 569.76 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 569.76 and 197.13 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 569.76 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/569.76 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 569.76 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 112,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.74/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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