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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570.04 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570.04 and 197.56 is: 296.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570.04 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570.04 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570.04 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 112,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,617.10/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.36

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