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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.86 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.86 and 186.72 is: 280.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.86 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.86 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.86 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 106,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,217.54/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.11

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