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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 568.96 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 568.96 and 119.26 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 568.96 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/568.96 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 568.96 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 67,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,854.29/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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