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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.69, 569.23 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.69, 569.23 and 197.03 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.69 : 569.23 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.69/569.23 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.69x = 569.23 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.69x = 112,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,156.32/379.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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