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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.61 and 105.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.61 and 105.19 is: 157.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.61 = 105.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.61 = 105.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.61 × 105.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 59,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,812.09/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.78

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