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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 568.64 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 568.64 and 186.88 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 568.64 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/568.64 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 568.64 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 106,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,267.44/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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