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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.70 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.70 and 197.54 is: 296.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.70 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.70 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.70 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 112,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,734.50/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.52

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