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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 568.78 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 568.78 and 184.21 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 568.78 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/568.78 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 568.78 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 104,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,773.08/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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