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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 569.84 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 569.84 and 197.44 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 569.84 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/569.84 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 569.84 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 112,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,506.80/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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