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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569.07 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569.07 and 187.02 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569.07 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569.07 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569.07 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 106,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,427.47/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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