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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.34, 568.97 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.34, 568.97 and 184.20 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.34 : 568.97 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.34/568.97 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.34x = 568.97 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.34x = 104,804.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,804.04/379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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