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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569.04 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569.04 and 186.75 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569.04 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569.04 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569.04 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 106,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,268.22/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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