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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 570.89 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 570.89 and 197.97 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 570.89 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/570.89 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 570.89 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 113,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,017.45/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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