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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 570.14 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 570.14 and 197.34 is: 296.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 570.14 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/570.14 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 570.14 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 112,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509.04/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.16

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