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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.53, 570.93 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.53, 570.93 and 197.83 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.53 : 570.93 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.53/570.93 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.53x = 570.93 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.53x = 112,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,947.08/380.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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