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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.73 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.73 and 105.27 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.73 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.73 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.73 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 59,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,870.21/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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