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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.83, 569.85 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.83, 569.85 and 197.22 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.83 : 569.85 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.83/569.85 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.83x = 569.85 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.83x = 112,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,385.82/379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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