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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 564.60 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 564.60 and 119.89 is: 179.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 564.60 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/564.60 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 564.60 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 67,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689.89/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.84

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