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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 568.87 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 568.87 and 105.34 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 568.87 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/568.87 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 568.87 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 59,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921.92/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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