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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.89 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.89 and 122.78 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.89 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.89 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.89 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 69,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,848.31/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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