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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.52 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.52 and 196.93 is: 295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.52 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.52 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.52 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 112,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,155.57/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.19

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