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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 568.66 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 568.66 and 119.10 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 568.66 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/568.66 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 568.66 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 67,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,725.00/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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