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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 569.69 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 569.69 and 197.15 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 569.69 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/569.69 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 569.69 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 112,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,310.55/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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