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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.54, 569.91 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.54, 569.91 and 197.68 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.54 : 569.91 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.54/569.91 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.54x = 569.91 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.54x = 112,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,659.81/380.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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