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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 564.57 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 564.57 and 119.88 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 564.57 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/564.57 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 564.57 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 67,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680.65/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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