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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 570.30 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 570.30 and 197.37 is: 296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 570.30 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/570.30 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 570.30 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 112,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,560.11/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.20

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