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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.33 and 197.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.33 and 197.67 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.33 = 197.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.33 = 197.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.33 × 197.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 112,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,737.13/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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