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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.84, 570.25 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.84, 570.25 and 197.36 is: 296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.84 : 570.25 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.84/570.25 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.84x = 570.25 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.84x = 112,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,542.62/379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.29

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