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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.05, 569.87 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.05, 569.87 and 196.99 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.05 : 569.87 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.05/569.87 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.05x = 569.87 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.05x = 112,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,258.69/380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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