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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 569.68 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 569.68 and 197.20 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 569.68 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/569.68 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 569.68 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 112,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,340.90/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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