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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.11, 570.05 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.11, 570.05 and 197.40 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.11 : 570.05 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.11/570.05 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.11x = 570.05 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.11x = 112,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,529.76/380.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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