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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.12, 568.66 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.12, 568.66 and 105.20 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.12 : 568.66 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.12/568.66 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.12x = 568.66 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.12x = 59,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,822.51/379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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