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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.80 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.80 and 122.68 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.80 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.80 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.80 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 69,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,780.38/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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