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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 568.69 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 568.69 and 184.07 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 568.69 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/568.69 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 568.69 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 104,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.73/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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