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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 569.06 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 569.06 and 197.08 is: 295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 569.06 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/569.06 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 569.06 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 112,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,150.34/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.33

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