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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 569.58 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 569.58 and 197.26 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 569.58 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/569.58 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 569.58 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 112,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355.35/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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