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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 569.52 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 569.52 and 194.96 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 569.52 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/569.52 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 569.52 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 111,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,033.62/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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