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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 569.73 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 569.73 and 197.12 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 569.73 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/569.73 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 569.73 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 112,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,305.18/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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