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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.65 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.65 and 195.57 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.65 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.65 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.65 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 111,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,602.02/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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