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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 570.17 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 570.17 and 194.94 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 570.17 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/570.17 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 570.17 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 111,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148.94/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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