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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 569.68 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 569.68 and 197.39 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 569.68 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/569.68 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 569.68 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 112,449.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,449.14/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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