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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.42 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.42 and 197.69 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.42 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.42 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.42 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 112,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,766.33/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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